Things to do in Palitana, Gujarat
Palitana is a town in the Bhavnagar district of the Indian state of Gujarat.
12 places to visit in and around Palitana, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
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- 1Shetrunjay
Shatrunjaya, also spelled Shetrunjaya and originally known as Pundarikgiri, is a range of hills located near the city of Palitana in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat, India.
Wikipedia - 2Palitana Jain temples on Mount Shatrunjaya hill
The Palitana temples, often known only as Palitana, are a large complex of Jain temples located on Shatrunjaya hills near Palitana in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India.
Wikipedia - 3Jain Cosmic View Show at Jambudweep Temple
The temple has a large model of Jain cosmic world. Large number of explanatory notes in Gujarati is there with art explaining Jain view of the world. A show is held in evening explaining views like the earth is no round and the Apollo missi
- 4Shri Vishal Jain Museum
Exhibits ancient manuscripts, idols, history of Jainism, life of Jain Tirthankara Mahavira, models of incidents and legends from Jain universal history. Some information is in English.
- 5Angarsha Pir
- 6Cenotaph with Pagla and Rayan Tree
- 7Ram Pole Main Gate
- 8Sagal Pole
- 9Manekbai ni Deri
- 10Vikramshi Paliyo
- 11Snake-Peacock Engraving
- 12Satatues of Samarasha and his wife
Palitana by interest
- History: forts, palaces and monuments: Shri Vishal Jain Museum, Angarsha Pir, Cenotaph with Pagla and Rayan Tree, Ram Pole Main Gate, Sagal Pole
- Nature: lakes, hills and waterfalls: Shetrunjay, Palitana Jain temples on Mount Shatrunjaya hill
Grouped by what each place is. Lesser-known places are ones fewer people read about on Wikipedia than most places on this page.
Best time to visit Palitana
Best weather: Sep–Feb.
- Jan21°CPleasant, Best months
- Feb24°CPleasant, Best months
- Mar28°CHot
- Apr32°CHot
- May34°CHot
- Jun31°CHot
- Jul28°CRainy
- Aug27°CRainy
- Sep27°CPleasant, Best months
- Oct27°CPleasant, Best months
- Nov25°CPleasant, Best months
- Dec22°CPleasant, Best months
PleasantHotRainyBest months
Every month: temperature and rain
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Pleasant | 21°C | 0 mm |
| Feb | Pleasant | 24°C | 3 mm |
| Mar | Hot | 28°C | 0 mm |
| Apr | Hot | 32°C | 3 mm |
| May | Hot | 34°C | 3 mm |
| Jun | Hot | 31°C | 162 mm |
| Jul | Rainy | 28°C | 282 mm |
| Aug | Rainy | 27°C | 229 mm |
| Sep | Pleasant | 27°C | 159 mm |
| Oct | Pleasant | 27°C | 19 mm |
| Nov | Pleasant | 25°C | 6 mm |
| Dec | Pleasant | 22°C | 3 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Palitana
- Nearest railway station: Palitana (PIT), 2 km away.
- Nearest airport: Bhavnagar Airport (BHU), 45 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Palitana costs
- Budget: about ₹2,700–₹5,600 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹6,900–₹13,700 per person
- Comfort: about ₹15,900–₹30,200 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Palitana is not included.
Compare Palitana with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palitana | – | Sep–Feb | 12 |
| Talaja | 30 km | Sep–Feb | 5 |
| Bhavnagar | 44 km | Sep–Feb | 6 |
| Surat | 110 km | Oct–Feb | 11 |
| Una | 114 km | Sep–Mar | 8 |
Distances in a straight line from Palitana; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Palitana?
The best known are Shetrunjay, Palitana Jain temples on Mount Shatrunjaya hill, Jain Cosmic View Show at Jambudweep Temple, Shri Vishal Jain Museum, Angarsha Pir.
When is the best time to visit Palitana?
Best weather: Sep–Feb.
How do I reach Palitana?
Nearest railway station: Palitana (PIT), 2 km away. Nearest airport: Bhavnagar Airport (BHU), 45 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Palitana cost?
Budget: about ₹2,700–₹5,600 per person; Mid-range: about ₹6,900–₹13,700 per person; Comfort: about ₹15,900–₹30,200 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Palitana is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Nov 2026.